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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1920
Page
7
In Melbourne and Sydney racing circles, 9 Park Acceptances include Crown Peach Flying Wing and Wondering entries. Names like Crown Beat Shadowed and Eramack Burse appear among stable lists for the October and November fixtures.
An early 1900s style item lists handicaps and entrants for a Cantale Stakes race on Sunday with mention of the Aquatic Club, Overland and Headrick trophies, and swimming club updates. Names such as Sir The te mt tal favorite and Demonte nest Cairns Aquatic Club appear amid scattered places and sailors.
Messie Richard Cochran and Brady announce the Dempsey Carpentier bout will take place in Havana with promoters having received offers from Cuban interests. Agreement terms are being finalized as Cuban representatives await arrival.
Fragmented telegrams from Melbourne to Cairns discuss rail arrangements and ship and aeroplane transport. Officials in Townsville and Brisbane reference a visit by Barron Falls and HMAS Melbourne with plans to arrange facilities and scheduling around late November.
A garbled report lists Wiltshire and others with scattered figures 390 500 60 hp and 31 90 SE TTS chiee £ 2248 Hi Trembate. Names E Harlow A Mudce W Greenwood appear near unclear scores 24 2 3 23 as the page hints at forthcoming events and results not fully legible.
A scattered review list highlights several cine plots and players. Marion Davies, Vivian Martin, Pauline Frederick star in melodramas and comedies. a Paramount lineup features The Hornet’s Nest merging detective and society drama with romantic twists.
JENKINOS CUSTOMS and HORWARDING MERCANTILE BROKER advertise furniture packing and telegraphic contact. Listings include acreages near Mareeba with two carages and freehold firms, horse yards, and well stocked farms. Offers for sale in Mareeba area include 1258 to 6300 pounds values with multiple allotments and residential sites.
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